COVID-19 disease has laid bare social determinants of health and inequities in our health
care system and has further challenged the ways that we care for sick and dying individuals …

Emotional and existential suffering is prevalent in advanced diseases and psychologists
have valuable skills to support people in this time of life. Yet, psychologists are rarely …

Page 1 PSYCHOSOCIAL Palliative Care Good practice in the care of the dying and bereaved
Frances Sheldon Page 2 Page 3 Psychosocial Palliative Care This One L9BK-72A-JU4S Page …

Bereavement care is considered an integral component of quality end-of-life care endorsed
by the palliative care movement. However, few hospitals and health care institutions offer …

Caregivers who have multiple stresses, high illness-related burdens, and limited
informational and practical support are at increased risk of adverse bereavement outcomes …

This chapter describes psychological interventions developed for use in palliative care
contexts. It discusses palliative care practice guidelines; the interventions are informed by …

Dying is a natural part of life; however, death is often a fearful, frightening event. Dying in the
midst of the COVID-19 pandemic presents challenges that magnify normative fears and may …

I t has been estimated that for every person who dies, at least five close friends, relatives,
and loved ones are left behind. ¹ Thus, anyone involved in delivering palliative care will …

With the publication of Volume 17, issue 1, we are celebrating the start of our 17th year of
continuous publication of Palliative & Supportive Care. From its inception, Palliative & …

This chapter explores the potential role of psychiatrists and psychologists in palliative care
and highlights specific training needs that can facilitate their deeper involvement in the field …